An electronic version of this flyer is available at http://www.unh.edu/stem/stem-teachers-collaborative. Join the STEM Teachers Collaborative for the most up-to-date information about workshops and professional development opportunities.

The STEM Teachers Collaborative also provides on-demand STEM professional development for teachers, schools, and school districts for a fee. Please contact laura.nickerson@unh.edu for more information.

Degree and Credit Bearing Courses for Elementary Educators

M.Ed. in Educational Studies: Online The Master of Education degree program, with an option to concentrate in STEM, provides a solid educational foundation for teachers but is also appropriate for professionals in business, educational research organizations, public policy institutes, and state and national departments of education. For more information: https://online.unh.edu/med

New! Elementary Mathematics Specialist Certification Offered by the Department of Education, this new program provides certification by the NH Department of Education as an Elementary Mathematics Specialist. Required coursework includes courses in both mathematics and education as well as a clinical experience. Pathways are available for both those possessing and those needing a masters degree. For more information: http://cola.unh.edu/education/program/elementary-mathematics-specialists

New! Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration Today, K-12 classrooms are equipped with technologies that promise higher student engagement, greater access to content knowledge, and effective, efficient learning. However, technology alone cannot transform student learning. Teachers today require the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practice. For more information: http://cola.unh.edu/education/program/technology-integration-certificate

Summer/Fall 2017 Workshops for Elementary Educators

Summer 2017 Geospatial Institutes Various dates in Durham, half-day workshops are $59 The NH Educational GIS Partnership will offer a series of institutes this summer spread across multiple locations designed to help NH teachers to learn how to use GPS and GIS in the classroom. The 2017 Summer Spatial Institutes have been expanded from last summer, both in topic and location. Workshops will be offered in Contoocook, Durham, New London, Plymouth, and Unity (all in NH) in between late June and mid-August. Topics will range from GIS and GPS basics, teaching with ArcGIS Online, collecting data with mobile devices, managing classes and schools in ArcGIS Online, using GIS to work in watersheds, to conducting analysis with ArcGIS Online. http://www.nhedgis.org/summer2017.html

GLOBE Elementary Workshops for Teachers (K-4) Two-day workshops in July and August, UNH-Manchester, $225 each (Discounts available) We will read science stories and carry out creative, exciting and inquiry-based activities. The books and corresponding activities are designed for elementary readers. Elementary GLOBE materials also include extensive teacher's notes, and we will discuss its correlations to the Next Generation Science Standards. Each participant will walk away knowing how to set up and collect data that is scientifically sound which can be shared with the rest of the world through the GLOBE Program database of measurements.

July 10th & 11th: Clouds, Climate, Aerosols Observe different types of Clouds, explore Weather and Climate Change through data collection and modeling, and learn how Aerosols in the atmosphere affect the sky (light properties and human health connections).*Free aerosol classroom kit ($125 value) for the first 12 registrants. Register here. August 7th & 8th: Earth Systems, Seasons Understand how the Earth works as a system, and explore seasons by science journaling and learning about hummingbird migration. Register here.August 14th & 15th: Soil, Water Get the scoop on soils by studying local soil samples and learning why we all need soil. Practice science skills of measuring and magnification, and observe stream macroinvertebrates. Register here.

Mousetrap Powered Cars: Engineering Curriculum Training (3-12) August 8-10, 9 am - 4 pm, UNH-Manchester, $250 Join the STEM Docent Volunteers and train to integrate this engaging inquiry based, NGSS-aligned curriculum into your classroom. Mousetrap Powered Cars is an engineering challenge that engages youth (5th-8th grade) in the engineering design process while learning some fundamental principals of force and motion. Learn how to build a mousetrap car yourself and how to integrate the activity into your classroom. Register here.

Creative Coding with Scratch (K-8) August 11, 9 am - 3:30 pm, UNH-Durham, $175 September 30, 9 am - 3:30 pm, UNH-Manchester, $175 Coding is a necessary skill for the 21st century. You and your students can learn how to code within minutes using a simple programming language, Scratch. With Scratch, you will be able to instantly implement coding in the classroom while teaching content and meeting state standards; enhance teaching and learning while students learn to create their own academically rich internet content; teach and apply Common Core math skills through the creation of games, stories and videos. Registration and more information here. Co-sponsored by UNH Professional Development and Training and the STEM Discovery Lab

Ocean Discovery Day - Student Day - Grades 3-12 Open House October 13, FREE Although the general public is welcomed, this day is specifically designed for educators and organizations to bring students to talk to scientists, operate an ROV in the deep water tank, learn about ocean mapping, ocean acoustics and check out the 3D visualization lab. Students will get their hands wet while exploring our ecosytems and touching live sea creatures. Registration available soon.

NH Early and Elementary Mathematics Collaborative (K-3) Starting October 16, FREE, but graduate credit available for a fee (some scholarships available) This grant-funded initiative provides online web-based professional learning opportunities for preK-grade 3 teachers in the state of New Hampshire. Two options are available for participant teachers: One is an asynchronous online course, offered through UNH for graduate or undergraduate credit, focusing on active early math and technology learning. The course is 2-credits, will cost approximately $1000 and will run for 6 weeks in both the fall and spring semesters. The fall course will begin on October 16, 2017. Partial scholarship is available to teachers in need of support. Another is an asynchronous online website offering professional learning opportunities including shared book groups with discussion boards and web-based activities, lesson plan resources and sharing opportunities and open discussion forums. This website is free to all preK-3 NH teachers.

“Unpacking" Next Generation Science Standards for Effective Science Education & Assessment (Gr. 6-12) October 13, 9 am - 3:30 pm, Portsmouth-Pease, $165 Engage in a thorough discussion of the Next Generation Science Standards to more fully understand implications for curriculum and instruction. Small group activities will focus on analyzing the standards for content, depth of knowledge, performance expectation, pedagogical approach, and assessment for an authentic classroom context. Products of the small group work will be reviewed and discussed. A limited number of scholarships may be available for this offering. To request consideration of a scholarship, please contact Mark Wiley at mark.wiley@unh.edu. Scholarships are based on a "first come, first served" basis. Registration and more information here. Co-sponsored by UNH Professional Development and Training

STEM:Design Thinking (K-12) October 21, 9 am - 3:30 pm, UNH-Durham, $159 Become part of a learning experience that allows learners to apply science, math and design concepts in an environment driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning, and active, hands-on engagement. In this experiential workshop, you will learn about the design thinking approach to solving problems. You will solve an engineering problem using the design cycle of research, prototyping, data collection, evaluation, product refinement, and marketing/presentation. Leave with an understanding of the design thinking approach and materials you can use for your own teaching. Registration and more information here. Co-sponsored by UNH Professional Development and Training

Essential Curriculum Components to Build Number Sense (K-8) October 25, 9 am - 3:30 pm, UNH-Manchester, $159 Develop your students' mathematical confidence by learning ways to build a stronger number sense. A strong number sense is the foundation needed for students to be flexible with their thinking about mathematics. In this workshop you will explore hands-on activities, daily routines, and the essential components to turn your students into confident mathematicians. Registration and more information here. Co-sponsored by UNH Professional Development and Training

Alternative Access to Math for Struggling Students (Gr. 4-9) November 1, 9 am - 3:30 pm, UNH-Manchester, $165 Students with LD, ADHD, and Executive Function weaknesses need alternative approaches in order to access the math curriculum. This day-long workshop will combine what we have learned from the field of cognitive psychology with what we know about the current trends in math curriculum design. Teachers will learn about the developmental factors that affect math, discuss the ways different types of learning problems affect the acquisition of math skills, and share differentiated math learning strategies. A combination of direct instruction, discussion, and interactive activities will enable teachers to create materials and learn about techniques that they can use to reach their students who struggle. Registration and more information here. Co-sponsored by UNH Professional Development and Training

Alternative Multi-level Math Instruction (PreK-4) November 8, 9 am - 3:30 pm, UNH-Manchester, $165 Explore strategies for students to learn math at their own pace. Discuss ways to challenge diverse students through student-motivated groups and individual goals. Different grouping strategies to ensure success in teaching math will be covered. Formerly titled “Differentiated Math Instruction”. Registration coming soon. Co-sponsored by UNH Professional Development and Training

Seacoast SeaPerch Educator (Gr. 6-8) January TBD, 9 am - 4 pm, UNH-Durham, $20 Sponsored by the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at UNH, this day-long workshop provides formal and informal educators with methods for how to build, test and modify underwater ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) in order to facilitate using this program in their classrooms. For more information contact: Tara Hicks Johnson (tjohnson@ccom.unh.edu). www.facebook.com/SeacoastSeaPerch/

Programs that schools/districts/regions may schedule with UNH

Engineering is Elementary Workshops for Teachers (K-6) 6-hour workshops per unit, 20 units available Lending library kits available Engineering is Elementary is the Boston Museum of Science’s award-winning curriculum that provides a hands-on approach to discover how engineering and the engineering design process can be brought into the classroom. Learn to solve real-life problems and how everyday items work while embedding science and engineering into your existing ELA curriculum. This summer opportunity will provide ideas, practical projects, and resources to help integrate exciting engineering lessons into the K-6 classroom. For more information, email laura.nickerson@unh.edu.

Inquiry Teaching Methods: Grounding STEM Education Programs in Science Practices (K-12) 8 classes: 27 hours (3 hours each including one 6 hour class) School Year support: hours dependent upon teachers/district Inquiry Teaching Methods welcomes teachers interested in exploring ways to support classroom teaching in integrating the Science and Engineering practices and moving towards an inquiry-based approach in which students take more responsibility for their learning. Participants will practice shifting their existing curriculum to align with Science Practices that are within the Next Generation Science Standards. Participants will learn the fundamentals of inquiry-based instruction and how to integrate NGSS science practices including how to ask investigable questions, planning an investigation and sharing results. Teachers will conduct an inquiry investigation on their own and learn how to “shift” or change existing science activities into authentic inquiry-based activities that integrate NGSS science practices. Teachers are asked to be “learners” throughout the course in order to really understand the implications of providing more responsibility to their learners: engagement, curiosity, excitement, inventiveness and joy of learning. Classroom observation, school-year coaching and support and follow up workshops are incorporated into the course. For more information, email sarah.grosvenor@unh.edu. Ocean Exploration in the Classroom (K-12) Ongoing, FREE The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) works at the intersection of education and ocean exploration to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pathways using the excitement of deep-sea exploration and technological innovation. UNH is proud to announce its partnership with OET through the Community STEM Program to bring exciting at-sea and onshore STEM programs to New Hampshire. Ship-to-shore live interactions with the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus are open. There is no cost for this exciting opportunity! If your school or organization has access to internet, you are ready to participate. Live interactions with explorers are available Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm EDT, May 15th - November 15th, 2017. Registration and more information here.

STEM Docent Stream Safari and Project WET/WILD Training, (Gr. K-8) Join the UNH Cooperative Extension STEM Docents and volunteers to engage youth in their local environments. Curriculum includes indoor and outdoor activities, field work experiences, data collection and analysis involving stream ecology. Workshop includes Project WET and Wild certification, Stream Safari curriculum guide, and stream field work experience. Workshop is geared towards educators working with youth in grades K-8. More information here.

SPIRALS (Gr. 5-8) The SPIRALS project-based curriculum, designed at UNH in partnership with UNH Cooperative Extension and funded by NSF, provides a framework for exploring sustainability, natural resources, and human impacts on earth systems found within Earth Space Science disciplinary core ideas and science and engineering practices for NGSS. Curriculum training and planning support for teachers available. (5-8 grade educators) For more information: http://www.spirals.unh.edu/index.shtml.

For more information about the STEM Teachers Collaborative, email STEM TC Director, Laura Nickerson

laura.nickerson@unh.edu or stem.teachers.collaborative@unh.edu

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